Latvia. An Order of the Three Stars, Prototype Cross, c.1920 certificate_of_authenticity or missing

or missing

In a custom hardshelled case of issue

with seven gold-coloured sequins on each wing

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The document carries no date

Latvia. An Order of the Three Stars, Prototype Cross, c.1920 certificate_of_authenticity or missing(Triju Zvaigu ordenis). Instituted 1924. The only known prototype of the order, presenting a white enamelled Maltese Cross with ball finials, elongated smooth rays between each arm, the reverse of the cross features silver gilt arms with blanc hand scratched into each arm, the obverse medallion is a blue enamelled disc with three central five point stars encircled by a gilt band with triangular patterns, the reverse medallion is in silver bearing the